Find out how popular the last name Jasmine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jasmine.

Jasmine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jasmine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jasmine in America

Jasmine is the 36477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jasmine surname appeared 613 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jasmine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jasmine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jasmine

The surname Jasmine is believed to have originated in India, where it was likely derived from the Persian word 'yasmin,' meaning 'gift from God.' The name is closely associated with the jasmine flower, which is native to parts of Asia and the Middle East.

In India, the name Jasmine has been recorded as early as the 16th century, with references found in various historical texts and manuscripts. One notable mention is in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which includes a list of names of individuals from that time period.

As trade and cultural exchange flourished between India and other regions, the name Jasmine began to spread to other parts of the world. In the Middle East, particularly in countries like Iran and Turkey, variations of the name, such as 'Yasmin' and 'Yesmin,' became popular.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jasmine outside of India can be found in the British East India Company records from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records document individuals with the name Jasmine who were employed by the company or engaged in trade activities with the British in India.

In Europe, the name Jasmine gained prominence during the 19th century, particularly in regions with strong colonial ties to India, such as Britain and France. Notable individuals with the surname Jasmine from this period include Sir William Jasmine (1819-1892), a British administrator who served in India, and Marie-Françoise Jasmine (1846-1918), a French artist known for her intricate botanical illustrations.

As the name Jasmine spread globally, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations to suit different linguistic and cultural contexts. For instance, in the United States, the name is sometimes spelled as 'Jasmyn' or 'Jasmyne.'

Other notable individuals with the surname Jasmine throughout history include:

1. Raja Jasmine (1715-1790), an Indian ruler and military commander from the Maratha Empire.
2. Émile Jasmine (1848-1913), a French painter and sculptor known for his depictions of rural life in Provence.
3. Indira Jasmine (1917-1999), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
4. Yves Jasmine (1932-2018), a French fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the luxury fashion brand 'Jasmine.'
5. Anita Jasmine (born 1958), an Australian author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jasmine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jasmine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jasmine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jasmine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jasmine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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